Lutheran Community Services Northwest jobs in Spokane, WA - 2858 jobs

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU: As an employer of choice, we're deeply committed to supporting our employees-because when you're empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance Life insurance coverage at no cost to you Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked) Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked) 12 paid agency recognized holidays 2 floating holidays to use your way 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies) Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. The Victim Advocate provides support, crisis intervention, and general, medical, and legal advocacy for primary and/or secondary survivors of crime. Services are offered in collaboration with criminal and civil justice providers and other systems as appropriate and requested by the community. The Victim Advocate informs and refers to resources and specific wrap-around support so people can make informed and empowered decisions. Provide crisis intervention as needed, in and out of facility, to people who are primary or secondary victims of crime Foster collaboration with team members and community providers to deliver culturally appropriate services that empower and cater to the needs of survivors, including BIPOC, refugee, and immigrant populations, while staying informed about available resources for these specific communities Maintain compliance with program and documentation requirements, dictates of legal system, accreditation and training standards and any other requirements in support of service delivery Provides phone coverage and crisis response on designated shifts, secures a replacement for designated shifts as needed, and fills-in for team members as needed on their shifts Medical advocacy including but not limited to informing survivors of their rights in medical settings; assisting survivors in making informed decisions about medical care; providing information on medical care/concerns; providing support at medical exams and appointments; and providing information about Crime Victim Compensation and helping to locate providers Legal Advocacy including but not limited to assistance in making informed decisions about reporting to law enforcement or other entities; informing survivors of their rights in legal settings; providing information about the criminal justice system, civil remedies, and dependency/family/juvenile court proceedings; preparing survivor for court hearings/trials; supporting survivor at interviews, trial, sentencing, and post-conviction; assisting with civil protection orders, criminal no contact orders, and more; actively monitoring case with survivor permission; and assisting with connection to legal service in the community HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT: 1 year of related lived or professional experience Adheres to and applies established operational processes in a timely, appropriate way Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment HS diploma or equivalent /substantial relevant experience will be considered in place of degree Victim Advocacy is required upon hire and is provided by LCSNW. Fluency in English, both spoken and written Basic mastery of Google Suite and Microsoft 365 applications; and case management software Uses a trauma-informed lens to navigate challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers; demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation. Works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle. Successfully completes tasks in a low noise environment Interacts with others and performs tasks in-person and through the use of technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and moderate periods of increased physical activity Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 10 pounds Travels between worksites regularly; requires valid driver's license, auto insurance, and motor vehicle records clearance Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, and faith-based settings such as churches Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements; WSP and/or ORCHARDS Thank you! We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we're unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.